What is the cheapest way to get from Placentia to Carson?

The cheapest way to get from Placentia to Carson is to line 30 bus and line 192 bus and line 3 bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Placentia to Carson?

The fastest way to get from Placentia to Carson is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Placentia and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from Placentia to Carson. However, there are services departing from Orangethorpe-Community and arriving at Carson St + Moneta Av via Gridley & 187th SW and Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Placentia to Carson?

The distance between Placentia and Carson is 43 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

How do I travel from Placentia to Carson without a car?

The best way to get from Placentia to Carson without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $9 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Placentia to Carson?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Placentia to Carson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placentia to Carson bus from?

Placentia to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Orangethorpe-Community station.

Where does the Placentia to Carson bus arrive?

Placentia to Carson bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Gridley-187Th station.

Can I drive from Placentia to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Placentia to Carson is 28 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Placentia to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1566+ hotels available in Carson.

Placentia to Carson - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 30 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Placentia to Carson by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / CarsonMetro J Line
1h 40m
$9–12
Line 30 bus, line 192 bus, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Orangethorpe-Community to Gridley-187Th30
2. Take the bus from Gridley & 187th SW to 1st & Shelter C N192 / ...
3. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Av3
3h 38m
$5–6
Drive 27.5 mi
1. Drive from Placentia to Carson27.5 mi
33 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Placentia to Carson27.5 mi
33 min
$120–150
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
2h 4m
$11–14

Placentia to Carson by train, subway, and bus

112Weekly Services

1h 40mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.1 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Placentia, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Orangethorpe-Community to Carson St + Moneta Av via Gridley-187Th, Gridley & 187th SW, 1st & Shelter C N, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 3h 38m.

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